Jisshu Sengupta is a new reel hubby of Vidya Balan!

Now as per reports, Jisshu Sengupta will play the role of Paritosh Banerjee in the biopic 'Shakuntala Devi - Human Computer'.

"I am thrilled to be a part of 'Shakuntala Devi - Human Computer' and to play the role of Paritosh Banerjee. We have started shooting my parts for the film and I have already shot some lovely scenes," Jisshu revealed. "Shakuntala Devi" will be their second movie together. They had first teamed up for the NTR biopic.

"Working with Vidya is always so much fun. On set, there isn't a single dull moment when she is around, we're always laughing and joking. Working with (director) Anu Menon has been great too! She is meticulous, knows exactly what she wants and is extremely patient. It's a great team to work with," he revealed.

Based on the life of the mathematics genius, or 'human computer', as she was legendarily called, "Shakuntala Devi" is being shot in Mumbai.

Manikarnika star Jisshu Sengupta in Sadak 2!

Film Sadak 2 which is being directed by Mahesh Bhatt is one of the most anticipated flicks. As we know, the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Pooja Bhatt, Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead roles. The newest reports suggest that the film will also feature Jisshu Sengupta who was last seen Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Jisshu Sengupta who is best known for his roles in Bengali flicks such as Aamra, 90 Ghanta and Love will be essaying a key role in the film.

Talking of the film, the same is produced by Mukesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films. The film is the sequel to the 1991 movie of the same name. The film which marks Mahesh Bhatt's return as a director after 20 years went on floors recently and Alia, on the first day of Sadak 2, had penned down an emotional post as her movie journey began. As we know, Alia will be working with her father Mahesh Bhatt for the first time in this film.